Impact of an outdoor gym on park users' physical activity: A natural experiment
Impact of an outdoor gym on park users' physical activity: A natural experiment
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DOI：
10.1016/j.healthplace.2015.11.002
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发表时间：
2016-01-01
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4.8
通讯作者：
Bauman, Adrian
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作者：
Cranney, Leonie;Phongsavan, Philayrath;Bauman, Adrian
本研究评估户外健身设施对公园使用者身体活动水平的影响，并研究户外健身设施使用者的特征。采用前后时间序列设计，包括9个数据收集期：基线、户外健身房安装后和12个月随访时各3个。进行了重复的观察调查和公园拦截访谈。在随访中，老年公园使用者进行中度至剧烈体力活动的比例有小幅但显著的增加（1.6%至5.1%; p < 0.001）。从基线到随访，户外健身房区域的MVPA（6%至40%; p < 0.001）和老年人使用（1.4%至6%; p < 0.001）显著增加。这项研究有助于户外健身房对身体活动结果影响的有限证据。皇冠版权所有（C）2015由爱思唯尔有限公司出版。保留所有权利。
This study assessed the impact of an outdoor gym installation on park users' physical activity levels and examined the characteristics of outdoor gym users. A before-after time series design was employed, consisting of nine data collection periods: three each at baseline, post outdoor gym installation, and at 12-month follow-up. Repeated observational surveys and park intercept interviews were conducted. There was a small but significant increase in senior park users engaging in moderate to vigorous physical activity at follow-up (1.6 to 5.1%; p < 0.001). There were significant increases from baseline to follow-up in the outdoor gym area for: MVPA (6 to 40%; p < 0.001); and seniors' use (1.4 to 6%; p < 0.001). The study contributes to the limited evidence on the impact of outdoor gyms on physical activity outcomes. Crown Copyright (C) 2015 Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.